A patient is about to receive electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) when a nurse sees that a consent form for treatment has not been signed.Which fact should determine the nurse's immediate action?
A) Verbal consent by the patient is sufficient.
B) A staff member is needed to witness the consent form.
C) Failure to obtain the patient's written consent constitutes battery.
D) Permission was implied when the patient signed the hospital's admission form.
Correct Answer:
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